“And now," cried Max, "let the wild rumpus start!” Come kick-off the holiday season at Memphis' art museum with art-making, cookie decorating, live performances, Sendak’s Nutcracker film screening, and so much more. Fun for the whole family!
Enjoy sweet treats and experience Maurice Sendak's designs for Opera and Ballet with live performances from Memphis favorites- Opera Memphis, New Ballet Ensemble, and Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Join us as the beloved Abuela Tomasa reads your favorite Sendak stories aloud in the galleries! Express your creativity as a family with cookie decorating and art making. Close out our holiday rumpus with the classic Nutcracker movie with sets and costumes designed by Maurice Sendak!
FREE admission
Cookie Decorating Times- Tickets Required! 2PM, 3PM SOLD OUT, 4PM
Live Performances
3 –3:30 New Ballet Ensemble in Auditorium
4 – 4:30 Opera Memphis in Auditorium
2-4:30 MSO in Galleries
Abuela Tomasa Read Aloud (English and Spanish friendly) 2:30-3PMand 3:30-4PM
Nutcracker Movie5PM - Free with Registration